Nutrition 21 SupportsU.S., U.K. Moves on Chromium Picolinate

Nutrition 21 SupportsU.S., U.K. Moves on Chromium Picolinate

PURCHASE, N.Y.Nutrition 21Inc. applauded the inclusion of language in the Congressional appropriationsbill that recognizes chromium picolinate can restore normal glucosemetabolism by enhancing insulin sensitivity and encourages the NationalCenter for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) to expand its chromiumresearch program.

Given the chronic nature and devastating economic impact ofType II diabetes, it is important to use the most cost-effective measures tohelp improve glycemic control in people living with the disease, said GailMontgomery, president and chief executive officer of Nutrition 21(www.nutrition21.com), the supplier of Chromax® chromium picolinate.

In additional government news, the United Kingdoms FoodStandards Agency (FSA) revised its position on the safety of chromiumpicolinate, noting there is no need to avoid chromium picolinate.The U.K.Committee on Mutagenicity (COM) conducted a year-long scientific review of thesafety of chromium picolinate, including duplication of two toxicology teststhat suggested the ingredient could cause genetic damage; the new tests found nosuch association.